Prumnopitys andina

Common Name: Chilean Plum Yew

Description:
Prumnopitys andina, commonly known as the Chilean Plum Yew, is a slow-growing evergreen conifer native to Chile. It features fine, dark green, yew-like foliage with a soft, feathery appearance, forming a dense, upright tree with a slightly rounded crown. This species is dioecious, meaning male and female trees are separate, with female trees producing small, plum-like edible fruits that attract birds. Thriving in well-drained, moist soils, it prefers full sun to part shade and is highly resistant to cold and frost. Its elegant form and adaptability make it an excellent choice for feature planting, hedging, or woodland-style gardens in Melbourne.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 8–15 m
• Width: 4–6 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces seed cones with fleshy, plum-like fruit)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Feature Planting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Cold Hardy
• Wind Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Edible Fruit (on female trees)
• Bird Attracting

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Nothofagus cunninghamii (Myrtle Beech)
• Lagarostrobos franklinii (Huon Pine)
• Olearia phlogopappa (Daisy Bush)
• Dicksonia antarctica (Soft Tree Fern)
• Lomatia tinctoria (Guitar Plant)